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File #: 23-0851    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agreement Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/14/2023 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 9/12/2023 Final action:
Title: Approval of Amendment to BOS Agreement Number 22-249 with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the PRISMHealth Employee Benefits Program, in the Amount of $0, to Remove the Existing PRISMHealth Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the Agreement, and Replace with the Most Current PRISMHealth MOU, Approved by the PRISMHealth Committee on June 28, 2023
Sponsors: Human Resources
Attachments: 1. Agreement 22-249-A1, 2. PRISM Fully Executed Agreement 01-01-2023

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromExecutive Office

Meeting DateSeptember 12, 2023

 

Department Contact:  

Cherie Johnson

Phone: 

707-463-4441

Department Contact:  

Emma Saucedo

Phone: 

707-463-4441

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

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Approval of Amendment to BOS Agreement Number 22-249 with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the PRISMHealth Employee Benefits Program, in the Amount of $0, to Remove the Existing PRISMHealth Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the Agreement, and Replace with the Most Current PRISMHealth MOU, Approved by the PRISMHealth Committee on June 28, 2023

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve amendment to BOS Agreement Number 22-249 with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the PRISMHealth Employee Benefits Program, in the amount of $0, to remove  the existing PRISMHealth Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the Agreement, and replace with the most current PRISMHealth MOU, approved by the PRISMHealth Committee on June 28, 2023; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to approve and sign future amendments to the Agreement that may update the process or services but do not impact the price of the Agreement, until such time as the Board directs the Chief Executive Officer, or Designee, to withdraw from the pool; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

On October 4, 2022, the Board approved Agreement Number 22-249.                      

 

Summary of Request

The County has been a member of the PRISM Joint Power Authority (formerly CSAC) since 1979. As a member, the County can request membership to any of the PRISM programs.  On January 1, 2023, the County’s Self-Funded Health Plan became a member of the PRISMHealth Employee Benefits program, a healthcare purchasing pool created by the PRISM Joint Power Authority, that provides its members with cost-effective healthcare options by using the shared risk pool approach to create value and stability and secures the lowest possible fixed costs from premier carrier partners and combines similar risk profiles in a financially stable healthcare purchasing pool.

 

The PRISMHealth MOU was originally adopted in 2003 and was last amended in 2007. On June 28, 2023, the PRISMHealth Committee (the Committee), which governs the PRISMHealth program, approved final amendments to the PRISMHealth MOU.    The Committee found it necessary to update the MOU to bring clarity and better represent how the PRISMHealth program now operates. The amended MOU removes, updates, or clarifies language in regard to Premiums, Assessments/Dividends, Period of Commitment, Maintenance and Effort, Application to Program, Coverage Documents, Program Funding, Claims Administration, Withdrawal, Late Payments, Liaison with the Authority and Effective Date.

 

The Executive Office Health Benefits Division requests approval from the Board to remove the PRISMHealth MOU in Agreement Number 22-249, and replace with the most current PRISMHealth MOU, amended on June 28, 2023.

 

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to staff with further direction.                      

 

Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

vote requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: 0715

budgeted in current f/y: Yes

current f/y cost: $20,514,964 (est.)

if no, please describe:

annual recurring cost: $20,514,964 (est.)

revenue agreement: No

 budget clarification: The employee benefits plan is a calendar year plan, budgeted over two fiscal years. The estimated f/y cost includes administration of the plan and employee salary and benefits.

Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes

 

CEO Liaison: Executive Office

 

 

CEO Review: Choose an item. 

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status:Item Status

Date: Date Executed

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